Category: Technical Articles & Tips

[This press release was originally written at the end of 2016.  I don’t actually know if they were able to come to market in 2017 with this new product as I wasn’t in the market.  However,  if you have a need,  an SU based Fuel Injection system could be just the ticket.  I would call…

MIG versus TIG We’ve spent a lot of time discussing welding skills and technique in this magazine, but maybe it’s time to back up and start at the beginning: How do you decide what kind of welder to use in the first place? Sure, the skills and techniques we’ve covered apply to all types of welding,…

[A recent report of a Morgan owner performing a compression test on cylinders to determine performance state reminded me of a need to measure not only compression per cylinder but also leak down.  This tool is simple and cheap and this article talks you through the process.  Mark] One of the simplest but most useful…

This has got to be one of the most commonly asked questions – “can I get scratches out of Perspex?” And the answer of course is, it depends!. Light surface scratching can be buffed out of acrylic. Deep scratches on the other hand are a little more difficult but we will provide suggestions about address…

Hello All  :Some time back I posted a query about my Roadster overheating due to  fan not coming on. Thanks for all the helpful responses. Now that the problem has been fixed I thought I would relate my experience as it might be helpful should anyone else experience a similar problem. (Reminder:  I am a mechanical novice). So here…

Driving lights and fog lights came about as car owners navigated the twisting turning by-ways of misty England. Powerful lighting was necessary to illuminate the road ahead for potential hazards to be successfully identified and avoided. In addition, foggy and wet conditions caused by road spray obliterated the edges of poorly crowned roads. There is…

Check under the hood to spot problems before they become costly A belt or hose failure can cause an overheated engine and loss of the electrical charging system. If a hose leaks coolant or the belt turning the water pump snaps, the cooling system is inoperable. If the engine overheats, it can suffer serious internal…

Carb (SUs, Strombergs, etc.) Dashpots Poor acceleration and “sputtering” during acceleration may be due to a low oil level in the carburetor dashpots. Automatic transmission fluid works well in some carbs, but not in others. The old recommendation of “the same oil as used in the engine” is a good place to start. If this…

Just back from the 2016 MOGSouth Fall Meet and GatorMOG Road Trip to Key West.  Wanted to post a tip about fuel that could affect any of you. We had a unfortunate incident in Key West with bad fuel.   A Morgan was empty and a local gas station was spotted. Several of the tanks were…